Runaway

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

A On the street where you live, girls talk a bout their (G)so cial lives.

They’re made of (Em)lip stick, plas tic and paint; a (G)touch of sa ble (Am)in their eyes.

(All your life,) All your life all you’ve asked is when’s your Dad dy gon na (G)talk to you.

But you were (Em)liv in’ in an oth er world, ows (G)try’n’ to get your (Am)mes sage through.

(Em)No one’s heard a sin gle word you said.

(Am)ne on Broad way signs.

They should have (Dm)seen it in your eyes,

it’s what was (C)go in’ a round your head.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

(G)Oo,

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle (Am)run a way.

A dif f’rent line ev ’ry night, girls guar an teed to (G)blow your mind.

They’re made I (Em)see you out on the streets; call (G)touch me for a (Am)wild their time.

(All your life,) So you sit home a lone, is ’cause there’s noth ing left that (G)you can do.

There’s on ly (Em)pic tures in hung in the shad ows (G)left to there to (Am)look at you.

(Em)You know she the lights at night on the (Am)ne on Broad way signs.

They should And (Dm)she don’t real ly mind,

it’s on ly (C)love in’ she hoped to find.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

(G)Oo,

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle (Am)run a way.

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle run

a way.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

Runaway — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Runaway" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Runaway”

Why does "Runaway" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Runaway".
What key is "Runaway" by Bon Jovi played in?
Runaway is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Runaway"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Runaway" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Runaway"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Runaway"?
"Runaway" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Runaway"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Runaway"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Runaway".
Can I see all the notes in "Runaway"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.